GC43 or earlier GC16 National Health Insurance (1954N132) BE IT RESOLVED THAT this council expresses its considered opinions regarding National Health Insurance as follows:COMMEND the federal, provincial and municipal governments’ concern for progress made to date in providing more adequate health services, increasing the number of hospital beds and in related ways improving preventive, diagnostic, remedial and other forms of medical and surgical care and treatment.COMMEND all organizations and agencies that promote voluntary health and hospitalization insurance plans.URGE all responsible governmental authorities in cooperation with the medical, dental, nursing and related professions to move as quickly as possible to the establishment of an integrated and contributory National Health Insurance program. GC16 1954 ROP, p.77 Save to PDF True Document Date July 31, 1954 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Health Latest News GCE Summary, November 14–15, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) met online on November 14 and 15, 2025. The two days focused on setting the triennium up for transformative change, with dialogue around the triennium operating budget, the strategic direction and objectives, and affirming the commitment to anti-racism. General Council Executive Meets November 14–15 The 45th General Council Executive (GCE) meets on November 14 and 15. The meeting will be conducted virtually. GCE Summary, Sept. 25–28, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive met in person in Toronto, for three days focused on orienting the Executive to the work, including its fiduciary duties, strategic leadership, financial oversight and its role in relation to committees, as well as The United Church Foundation and program organizations such as KAIROS
